Brush Piles for Birds

Brush Piles for Birds:



Community acceptance

If you live in town it's wise to consult your municipal regulations before creating a brush pile in the back yard. Some cities have rules about where you can put a brush pile or how big it can be, or they may even forbid it entirely.



Other communities don't object unless they receive complaints. It may be politic to put your brush pile where it won't offend your neighbor's view.



 But there's no reason to make a brush pile unsightly! Plant morning glories, clematis, or other blooming vines by its side. They'll clamber over it, drape it, and turn it into a hill of flowers. The wild birds who use it will be ambassadors for natural habitat in your neighborhood.